Greek Lentil Salad
This Greek Lentil Salad is a nutritious and hearty dish, perfect for a healthy meal.
Equipment
- Cooking pot
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Lentils and Vegetables
- 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Lentils
- ½ long English cucumber
- 1 large red pepper
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
Herbs and Cheese
- ⅓ cup feta
- ½ cup chives
- ¼ cup fresh dill
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- 2 – 3 tablespoon fresh mint
Dressing and Seasoning
- 4 - 6 tablespoon Greek Salad Dressing
- 2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare your lentils, cooking it to the instructions on the Bob’s Red Mill bag or your preferred doneness.
- Drain and rinse the lentils with cold water. Set aside.
- Make the Greek Salad Dressing. Set aside.
- Dice the cucumber, red pepper, tomatoes, and red onion to resemble the size of one or two peas.
- Finely chop the chives, dill, basil, and mint.
- Add the cooled lentils, diced vegetables, and chopped herbs to a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over top and toss the ingredients together.
- Season to taste and ENJOY!
Notes
Prepare your salad a few days in advance! It can keep in the fridge for 4 – 5 days. To make this vegan swap the feta with your favorite dairy-free option! Customize this salad and add or swap any ingredients you wish! Adding avocado, shredded carrot, or even the addition of soft lettuce would be delicious!! This is the PERFECT nutrient-packed meal for a busy lifestyle!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 7.6gProtein: 4.9gFat: 12.2gSaturated Fat: 2.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.2gCholesterol: 11.3mgSodium: 140.6mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 2.4g
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